Autonomous flying umbrella drone follows users to shield from rain and sun
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matthew burgos I designboom
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John Tse of I Build Stuff created an autonomous flying umbrella that functions as a drone disguised as an everyday object. The hands-free device hovers above and follows users to shield them from rain and sunlight, featuring four propellers mounted around the umbrella's frame. This is an upgraded version of a previous remote-controlled design, now with autonomous tracking capabilities.
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Its design keeps the familiar shape of a normal umbrella but hides flying technology just under the yellow surface.
Four propellers are mounted around the ma
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